Prepare a Dog First Aid Kit

Although you don't want to play Vet, it's probably a good idea to get a dog first aid kit ready to treat your Miniature Schnauzer's minor injuries (like superficial cuts and scrapes).

You can buy a pre-made first aid dog kit
or if you like, put one together yourself. Below find a list of
supplies to always have on-hand. Also designate a particular and
permanent place in your home for your emergency dog kit. Emergencies can
occur suddenly and without warning. Timing is critical! Knowing what to
do (and what not to do: see Human Medications Safe for Dogs) and having quick access to emergency supplies could be the difference in saving your Schnauzer's life.

Make a First Aid Kit For Your Dog

If you would like to make your own dog first aid kit for your
Miniature Schnauzer so you are better prepared to handle a minor dog
injury or a pet emergency, assemble together the following items in a
plastic storage bin or box:

dog health tip: Keep your emergency kit in the same place and always well-stocked by replacing the supplies as you use them. This way you'll be sure to always have on-hand the items you need to tend to your Miniature Schnauzer's mishaps.

Include or attach the telephone numbers to Animal Poison Control: (888) 426-4435

note: A $65 consultation fee may be applied to your credit card.

and the nearest Emergency Pet Hospital, as well as your Vet's telephone number.

Prepare a Folder of Schnauzer's Medical History

It's also a very good idea to have handy a folder of your Miniature Schnauzer's medical history including:

immunizations date

dog medications prescribed

blood test results/date

copies of any treatment vet exam sheets

all health problems & conditions

Write your veterinarian's phone number, as well as the number to the
nearest animal emergency hospital, on an 2 index cards. Tape one inside
your dog first aid kit and the other inside your Miniature Schnauzer's
medical folder. Also store these numbers on both your home phone and
cell phone.

And most importantly, take time to familiarize yourself with all the
items in your dog first aid kit. Being ready and prepared with the
know-how when necessary to tend to your Miniature Schnauzer's needs will
keep you and your Schnauzer more calm in what will obviously be a very
stressful situation.

dog health tip: Prepare a smaller dog first aid kit (in a plastic zip bag or cosmetic case) for your car, camper, etc... This way you will always be ready with emergency supplies when traveling with your Schnauzer.

Click on emergency bag to view ready-made kits for purchase.

The Pet First Aid Secrets system gives you the treatment options, step by step, for the most common pet emergencies such as...

Another great idea is take a course on pet emergency and CPR. Contact you local American Red Cross
to register for classroom or online training. This way you will have
the knowledge and skills to be better prepared to handle your
Schnauzer's pet emergencies.

You can also ask your Vet or local pet-supply store about where you can
go get the skills and knowledge necessary to handle a crisis that may
occur in your Miniature Schnauzer life.

This
particular sticker is our version (What? Did the Schnauzer silhouette
give it away?) and you can customize it any way you want. You can change
the wording, size, shape, and even add your Schnauzer's photo to it or
whatever else you like.

Human Medications for Dogs

The Human Medications Safe for Dog Charts were created from information retrieved from the world wide web and are strictly provided here as informational and educational purposes only. They are not meant to take the place of veterinarian advice.

Never give your dog any medication without first consulting with your
veterinarian. Dose rates mentioned may not be accurate or your pet could
have an adverse reaction. Please confirm any and all matters of pet
care with a licensed veterinarian.

note: Some of these meds can be harmful to cats! Always seek the advice of a licensed veterinarian before dosing any pet with any kind of medication or drug.

Disclaimer: No medical claims or advice is ever given by Schnauzers-Rule.com.
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agree that all decisions regarding the health and
well-being of your pet are completely your own.
At no time is the website information intended to diagnose,
treat, or cure your pet and is not a substitute for
veterinary care provided by a licensed veterinarian.
For any medical or health related advice concerning the
care and treatment of your pet, always consult your Veterinarian. Also, keep in mind that veterinary medicine and information changes rapidly, so some information on this website may be out of date. Never disregard professional veterinary advice or delay in seeking professional veterinary assistance because of something you read or saw on Schnauzers-Rule.com. And never give your dog any medication without first consulting with your
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